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St. Theresa Catholic Church 21371 St. Theresa Lane, Ashburn, Virginia 20147 Bulletin Deadline: Friday 2pm (9 days prior to publication) October 6, 2019 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners, Parish Mass Schedule Saturday: 8:30am I want to reiterate my heartfelt thanks to our Knights who spearheaded the effort to put together a wonderful gathering — our parish picnic — last week- 5:30pm Vigil Mass end. I’d like to thank the other volunteers, as well — including the teens who Sunday: 7:30, 8:45, 10:30am; helped out. It was good to see so many faces — old and new — gathered in celebration of our parish patroness, Saint Therese. 12:30 and 5:00pm Weekdays: 6:15 and 8:30am, Our rectory project is starting to take shape. I’d been asked to offer some ren- derings of the building and will have some up in the narthex next weekend for Monday through Friday you to peruse. God-willing, we will be able to move in by late winter. Wednesdays: 12:15pm Don’t forget, our annual blessing of pets will be held this Sunday at 2:00pm. Holy Days: As announced We will meet at the side of the church near the statue of Saint Theresa. This is Holy Hour: Thursdays, 8:00pm a wonderful custom in the church as we honor Saint Francis of Assisi. Confessions: Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 pm; Remember that October is the month of the Holy Rosary — gather the family during Holy Hour; and pray the rosary together to honor our Lady! and by appointment Clergy Sincerely in Christ, Reverend Richard M. Guest, Pastor Reverend Nicholas R. Barnes, Parochial Vicar Reverend Jordan M. Willard, Parochial Vicar Bulletin Deadline: Friday 2pm Deacon Paul C. Konold (9 days prior to publication) Deacon Anthony J. Renzette How to Register to be a Parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church Often, in the sacramental life of the Church, Catholic In order to register, come to the parish office Monday – faithful will need to prove residency in a parish. Registra- Friday 9:30am – 3:30pm to fill out a registration card. tion with the parish office allows us to track your sacra- Yellow registration cards can also be obtained at all of the mental data and keep you connected with the life of the Church entrances – these can be mailed to the parish or church. given to an usher during a church liturgy. Youth Education and News Saint Theresa Catholic School Join us for St. Theresa Catho- We still have a few lic School Spirit Night at Subway on openings for students in Thursday, Oct. 17, 5-9pm at the Ash- some grade levels – give us a call! burn Farm Subway, 43330 Junction St. Theresa Catholic School is proud [email protected] Plaza. Enjoy dinner with family and to be celebrating 25 years of Educat- friends -- and Subway with donate ing Tomorrow’s Catholic Leaders. URS—The High School Youth Group (9th graders - 12th grade) 15% of their sales to STCS. We offer strong academics and faith formation along with engaging elec- October 6, 13, 27 Save the date! All are invited to the tives, arts, and athletic programs. October 20 second annual St. Theresa parish Please call the School Office for more High School Diocesan Rally family Trunk or Treat on Saturday, information, 703.729.3577, and visit (see Parish website for details) Oct. 26, 6:45-8pm in the parking lot the school website November 3, 10, 17 adjacent to the playground. Prizes for www.stsashburn.com to schedule a best decorated trunk and costume! tour. The STCS – Lindsay Volkswagen Car CYO News Raffle drawing will be held at 7:45. We love hearing from our school *CYO Basketball Coaches Needed Parishioners can purchase car raffle alumni and families! Please send us Anyone interested in coaching CYO tickets after Masses Oct. 13 & 20. your news (or parents, your child’s Basketball (grades 4-8) this winter Register for Trunk or Treat on the par- news) and update your contact infor- should contact Dean Young at ish website, mation by emailing [email protected] www.sainttheresaparsish.com, and [email protected]. *Registration will close October 6th. details will be emailed to you prior to See the parish website. the event. Job Vacancy— St. Theresa Catholic School Have you signed up? When you shop on Amazon Smile, they will donate a Adults Plan Ahead to Volunteer portion of your purchase to our Accepting applications for Want to volunteer at the many St. school. Go to www.amazonsmile.com, *Extended Day Monitor - Theresa’s children based programs/ and choose “Saint Theresa Parish Part Time events (i.e. fall picnic, school func- School” from the list of charitable Please contact tions)? St. Theresa’s encourages and organizations. [email protected] welcomes your involvement however for details. it requires that all volunteers be compliant. A Volunteer Welcome letter will be sent to your email ad- dress along with a link to fill out the electronic forms online. For further details please contact Connie Gilli- gan, Parish Child Safety Coordina- Office Hours: tor, at Mon–Thurs. 9am-4pm; [email protected] or Fri. 9am-noon call 703.729.3714. Religious Education Classes Began Volunteers will also have to register Week of September 8th. and sign up for the original VIRTUS course. Please go to www.virtus.org. Business Meeting – Oc- 2019. Breakfasts will be served after book: https://www.facebook.com/ tober 7, 2019. Holy Ro- the 7:30, 8:45 and 10:30am Masses. Council15256. Twitter: https:// sary 7pm in the church, Join us for delicious pancakes, sau- twitter.com/Council15256. meeting 7:30pm in the St. sage and some extras to support this Zelie Martin meeting worthwhile cause. Are you a Knight? Contact us at room. [email protected] to learn Keep up to date on our work and the great things that we do to help our Pancake Breakfast to support Dorian upcoming events – Council website: parish and community. disaster relief will be held October 13, www.st-louismartin-kofc.org. Face- www.sainttheresaparish.com 703.729.2287 Office Hrs: 9:30am-3:30pm Parish Happenings Saint Francis Pet Blessing Attention Homeschoolers! members encourage one another to We will have our annual pet blessing The Legion of Mary has a Junior prae- strengthen our faith in Christ and to outside the church near the statue of sidium that meets during school become better husbands, fathers, Saint Theresa at 2:00pm next Sunday, hours. Join us on Thursday mornings sons, brothers and friends. October 6th. after Mass in the parish center. To 1—Meetings are 5pm Sundays in the learn more, contact Christine Wilson St. Louis Martin conference room in Saint Theresa at [email protected]. the admin bldg. Contact Deacon Ren- Trunk or Treat zette, [email protected] or see the Saint Theresa Parish Festival of Trees parish website for more info. will be hosting it's sec- Winter is Coming and so 2—Wednesday evenings at 7pm and ond annual Trunk or Treat event in is the Festival of Trees will be held in the home of Paul Mar- the Elementary School parking lot 2019 (FOT). Mark your tin. If you’re interested in attending (adjacent to the playground) Satur- Calendars for December 7th and 8th, the Wednesday meeting and need di- day, October 26, 2019, 6:45-7:45pm. for this Christmas Tree and Wreath rections to the Martin home, please The sign up genius and with details Raffle to benefit our St. Theresa’s Di- contact Paul directly at: and to claim your spot can be found vine Mercy Outreach. Donations of [email protected]. on the Parish website. Trees and Wreaths are now being ac- cepted. Please contact Dee Lavanty Saint Theresa Women’s Young at Heart Club (YAH) email [email protected], to donate. As Discipleship Group Men and Women (55 and over) in past years the FOT is asking for Meets every Wednesday morning Wed. Oct. 16th “Oct Fest” donations of Christmas Treats to fill 9:30–11:30am in the Louis Martin Brats, Sausages, Hot Dogs, rolls, Sau- the refreshment tables. Please contact Conference Room. erkraut, German potato salad and Ellen Casale, email: 9:30-10:30 Lectio Divina on the up- beverages. For dessert, German Choc- [email protected] or Felicia Nievin, coming Sunday’s Gospel. olate Cake and cookies. Cost is $5.00 email: felicia.nievin.com, donate or 10:30-11:30 Book Study The Discern- per person. We will have music too! assist in the kitchen. For further ment of Spirits by Timothy Gallagher Wear your German outfits if you have questions or to volunteer for this fun, This September begins our study of them, or something Festive. RSVP’s family friendly event, contact Mary The Discernment of Spirits, An Ig- are needed for LUNCH. E-mail Sinnott at [email protected] natian Guide for Everyday Living. [email protected] or phone Grace or 703.858.1664. Discounted tickets The author presents Ignatius’s Rules 703.729.7044. available at PRESALES in November. of discernment with precision, clarity, Not a member yet, NEW people are and insight, using words that are easi- always welcome to join us to see what Padre Pio Prayer Group ly understood. Fr. Willard will help us we are all about. La Vergine Maria Immacolata Chapter kickoff the book study on Wednesday Bus Trip - (Open to everyone). Wed. meets the first Friday of each Sept 11th. Books will be available for Oct. 23, 2019. Time: 9:15am to month,6:30pm in the Louis Room.